Road Warrior / World Traveler

THE SECONDARY CHALLENGE: LIVING WITH THE ROAD WARRIOR OR WORLD TRAVELER

As a family member, partner, or household member of a road warrior or world traveler, you face a unique health challenge. While you may not be boarding the planes or visiting exotic locations yourself, you are living in close proximity to someone who is constantly exposed to a wide variety of environments and germs. This puts considerable stress on your immune system as well—through secondary exposure.

Every time your traveling companion returns home, they bring with them pathogens and allergens from airports, hotels, airplanes, and unfamiliar environments around the globe. You share the same air, surfaces, and living spaces, making you susceptible to the very germs your loved one was exposed to thousands of miles away. Even if they don’t become visibly sick, they can still be a carrier of pathogens. The energy expended by your immune system to defend itself against these continuous secondary exposures can leave you feeling depleted, even if you do show symptoms of illness.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

To support your immune system while living with a frequent traveler, consider maintaining a standard daily dose of Transfer Factor to keep your immune system educated and vigilant. During periods when your traveling companion is at home—particularly in the first week after their return—you may want to increase your dose to help your body recognize and respond quickly to any pathogens your housemate may inadvertently bring back. Once the immediate post-travel period passes, return to your standard serving to maintain optimal health and vitality. By taking this proactive approach, you can enjoy the company of your traveling loved ones without compromising your own immune health.